Iroquoia

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Two different bus loading locations (one for each wknd) will be provided to registered hikers only. Unregistered hikers who show up will not be permitted to board the buses.

Hike Leader(s): Parvinder Sachdeva Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions
Distance: 122km (30-35 each day) – Self-paced with checkpoint deadlines

Description

Please join us for the annual Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club self-paced End-to-End. You can enjoy and complete the entire club distance of 122 km over four days (approximately 30-35km each day).

Please be honest about your physical abilities. These 4 days are not recommended for new hikers or anyone who hasn’t completed these distances recently.
The registration fee is non-refundable.

The hikes will traverse the varied and often strenuous terrain from Grimbsy in the south, to the 401 in Milton. You will pass many waterfalls and beautiful vistas. Checkpoint stations will be approximately every 10 km offering snacks, water refill, and assistance. Please bring your own First Aid Kit.

The hike is $95 for members and $110 for non-members and includes bus transportation from the meeting point to the hike starting point, refreshments, parking, permit costs, and the official E2E badge. The fee is non-refundable. After costs, the proceeds go to the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club who supports The Bruce Trail Conservancy mission of “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.”

Registration opens at 8am on April 1, 2024 for Bruce Trail Conservancy members only. You may be a member of any club. If any spots are still available after the first two weeks, registration will also be opened for non-members at a cost of $110. Like last year, it may be limited to only one bus.

Details will be emailed to participants once registration is received. As mentioned, these are longer hikes and are not suitable for beginning hikers. For both events, hikers are expected to maintain an average pace of 4 km/hr (or more). Hikers will be required to reach each checkpoint on each day by a prescribed time in order to continue, and ensure everyone is off the trail before dark. Please be aware that volunteers are running this event and will  be waiting.

Space is limited, hikes go rain or shine, and no dogs are permitted on this event. For questions, please contact Parvinder Sachdeva at pavvysingh@gmail.com

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Steeltown Stomp
Location (Google Maps): Mohawk 4 Ice Centre, 710 Mountain Brow Blvd., Hamilton ON, L8T 5A9. Please park at the north end of the parking lot.

Event Coordinator(s): Samar Smith Click here to contact Event Coordinator(s)
Event Start Times: 8:00 AM, 8:15 AM, 8:30 AM, 8:45 AM

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Fast – 5+ km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Hike approximately 23 kms and climb up and down approximately 2000 steps.

Description

Looking for a distance and strength challenge?  The Steeltown Stomp is just what you’ve been looking for!

Climb up and down approximately 2000 steps of the escarpment stairs, and hike over 23 kilometres in the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club’s annual Steeltown Stomp.

This is a self-guided hike along the Bruce Trail, the Escarpment Rail Trail, and the Chedoke Radial Trail, climbing up and down the 7 sets of stairs along the Hamilton Escarpment as you go.

Everyone who completes the route and goes through the two checkpoints will earn the coveted Steeltown Stomp badge.

Please Note:  This is an arduous hike and requires a high level of fitness due to the stair climbing required.

Fee:  $35 fee includes checkpoint snacks, badge, and helps to support the Bruce Trail Conservancy in its mission to preserve a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.

Check in:  At the registration booth set up at the north end of the parking lot of the Mohawk 4 Ice Centre.  We have set up staggered start times – choose 8:00, 8:15, 8:30, or 8:45 when you register and you will start the hike as you are checked in.  This is not a race, and you will not be timed.

Checkpoints:  Start and end at the Mohawk 4 Ice Centre.  There is a turnaround checkpoint at the Chedoke Golf Course, and then you hike back to the starting point.

Route:  Follow the yellow blazes…special yellow blazes will be set up to mark the route.  In addition, the route has been set up on the AllTrails app.  If you have this downloaded on your phone, you can follow the route using the app.

Outbound route

Inbound route

What to bring:  Bring your own water.  You will be able to refill your own water bottles at public water fountains along the route.  Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes (hiking boots are not necessary), and dress for the weather.  Protect yourself from insects and sun.

Safety Precautions: Normal hiker etiquette and safety precautions apply…https://brucetrail.org/explore-the-trail/#Bruce-Trail-101

Donations: If you are interested in contributing further to the BTC, please click here.

FAQ’s:

What if it rains? This is a rain or shine event.

What if I need to drop out? As we are in an urban area, there are places to meet a taxi or a ride along the way. This must be arranged by you, the participant. If you have to drop out during the event, please let us know per the contact information below.

How long will it take to finish? We estimate that the hike will take between 3 and 5 hours.

Are dogs allowed?  No.  The stairs will be too crowded during this event.

Contact: Leslie Ho at Steeltownstomp2024@gmail.com